St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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irenevff
Dasmarinas City, Philippines5,576 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
one can see that this church was erected using dark volcanic soil and stones found in the area. it is famous for its artfully constructed bell tower embedded with baroque designs. i caught site of this old church on our way to mayon skyline view deck in tabaco city, albay.
please find time to visit this work of art when in the area. it is quite a unique feeling to enter a declared national cultural treasure structure by the national museum of the philippines.
please find time to visit this work of art when in the area. it is quite a unique feeling to enter a declared national cultural treasure structure by the national museum of the philippines.
Written October 17, 2018
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Julian Thomas S
Melbourne, Australia47 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
The church looks very spectacular both inside and out. A great landmark as it is situated in the center of the district; so you won't get lost. Just ask where the church is, and you'll find your way.
Written June 18, 2017
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Ghia
Warkworth, New Zealand20 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
This is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved churches in the the country and is a must-visit for its huge cultural and historical value.
Written June 7, 2015
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SherwinJoseph
Luzon, Philippines898 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
You'll never miss this church when in Tabaco City, Albay PH.
Located at the city center within the city plaza and in front of the Tabaco City hall. The church facade is black; built using 'black volcanic soil' according to the church staff. It has a detached, big bell tower located at the right side (facing the church).
Saint John the Baptist Parish, also known as Tabaco Church, is a National Cultural Treasure.
Located at the city center within the city plaza and in front of the Tabaco City hall. The church facade is black; built using 'black volcanic soil' according to the church staff. It has a detached, big bell tower located at the right side (facing the church).
Saint John the Baptist Parish, also known as Tabaco Church, is a National Cultural Treasure.
Written September 18, 2016
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DokGrey
Paranaque, Philippines841 contributions
Apr 2015
one of the oldest church in the philippines. Our guide brought us here as part pf the tour. well im not a catholic thats why i dont quite appreciate the place. but it is nice to visit. anyway knowing you are looking at a piece of our history.
Written July 23, 2015
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Manish2618
Anantapur, India195 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
I love the place very much and having good secenery surroundings and makes me to stay there only such a nice place
Written August 15, 2018
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marimar88
tabaco city, philippines6 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Old church well maintained. Good location and accessible to the city center. You can walk nearby city plaza and restaurants. Nearby popular Ishiaya Restaurant.
Written July 10, 2018
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oyette2013
Metro Manila, Philippines65 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
It was a Sunday afternoon, March 19, 2017 when we dropped by at the place. A day after my mom celebrated her 81st birthday. It was my mother personal request that we should all go and paid a homage from the church were she used to attend mass as a kid. I can see my mother's teary eyed when after several years she finally had the chance to see the church that brought so much memories of her younger years. After we say our individual prayers, we went to a nearby Mcdonald's for a light snack.
Written March 22, 2017
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Sunshine Z
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia168 contributions
Feb 2017
we saw the church from outside, as it was locked up. even the church mass was done outside. was regal and beautiful.
Written February 17, 2017
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ImmerWandern
Palos Park, IL11,713 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We visited the Church of San Juan Bautista in Tabaco during one of our exploration day trips from Legazpi City. Formally known as San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Tabaco Church served a parish founded by Franciscans in the late-1500s early in the colonial era. This particular church, however, was built towards the end of the Spanish colonial rule in 1867. It was built in a style common in the colonial era featuring relatively squat building, low and wide, with the bell-tower a separate structure. Destructive earthquakes being common in the Philippines builders had to make adjustments to their structures. Not only were these low-lying churches more stable, the separation of the bell-tower lessened the likelihood that, in case of collapse, it would strike the church. The main building itself would be build with thicker side walls and lighter material used for the upper portions of the structure. Concessions had to be made to the region due to the difficulty and expense of hauling building materials over long distances.
St. John the Baptist was well-exemplified those features. It was built with dark volcanic rock and was strikingly different from the other churches we had visited - Our Lady of the Gate in Daraga, Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno in Legazpi. The interior was also a little more ornate than Daraga Church with coffered ceiling and arches lining the nave. The bell-tower was not only physically detached from the main building but also white-washed in stark contrast to the rest of the church (though black stone was showing through in many spots). However it, too, featured squat first level before tapering upward like a slim pyramid. The bell tower naturally also function as a look out for raiding pirates.
St. John the Baptist was well-exemplified those features. It was built with dark volcanic rock and was strikingly different from the other churches we had visited - Our Lady of the Gate in Daraga, Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno in Legazpi. The interior was also a little more ornate than Daraga Church with coffered ceiling and arches lining the nave. The bell-tower was not only physically detached from the main building but also white-washed in stark contrast to the rest of the church (though black stone was showing through in many spots). However it, too, featured squat first level before tapering upward like a slim pyramid. The bell tower naturally also function as a look out for raiding pirates.
Written February 13, 2017
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